The Science Education Center at Pittsburg State University

The Science Education Center at Pittsburg State University is a collaborative effort of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Physics under the auspices of the College of Arts and Sciences. The mission of the Center is to promote and improve science education in elementary and secondary schools throughout the four-state area. The Science Education center has several programs offered for student education centered at Pittsburg State University, as well as several outreach programs designed for student education, and outreach workshops to promote continued education for science educators. The Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Physics are located in Yates Hall and Heckert-Wells Hall (both pictured above).

Programs at the Science Education Center

Astronomy

Biology

Chemistry

Earth Science

Physics

Science Day at Pittsburg State University

Elementary Science Education - The Science Education Center at Pittsburg State University is committed to the training and in-service professional development of instructors at all levels of elementary education. Contact the center for more information. Training and in-service professional development may include:

On-Campus Programs

Off-Campus Programs

Equipment Available for Loan

Professional Development Courses

Elementary Education Physical Science Discussion Group Curriculum

People Recently Completing the Elementary P.S. Discussion Group

Pittsburg State University Elementary Science Education Conference

Pittsburg State University Elementary Education Excellence in Science Award

Pre-service Elementary Educators on the Geology Field Trip

Interesting Links

You might also want to check what is new at Greenbush and at PSU College of Education. The PSU Astrophysical Observatory is located at the Greenbush Southeast Kansas Education Service Center, west of Girard Kansas.